Bariatric Surgery Takes Patient from Frustration to Freedom

At Covenant Health Parkwest, the Parkwest Center for Bariatrics delivers advanced bariatric surgery options for long-term success. When diets, exercise and medications don’t work, weight-loss surgery could be the key that unlocks the door to a whole and healthy life....

Tazewell First Responder Loses 150 Pounds After Bariatric Surgery

First responder Robby Brumbach has a zest for life. The 48-year-old says he became an emergency medicine (EMS) professional because his calling is to help people. However, after many years with a stressful job and the hectic schedule of a first responder in Claiborne...

Meet Nurse Cydney

Meet Nurse Cydney New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville, TN is excited to introduce Bariatric Registered Nurse, Cydney Vanosdale. As an experienced nurse in the field of bariatrics, Cydney brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the clinic. Her...

Can Bariatric Surgery Help Patients with Comorbidities?

Can Bariatric Surgery Help Patients with Comorbidities? High blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are common health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Often, these health conditions are associated with obesity and known as comorbidities....

Are You a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?

Are You a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery? Are you wondering if bariatric surgery could help you lose weight and take back control over your life and health? Numerous factors impact a person’s ability to qualify for this type of surgery, yet for those that do, it can...